One big coincidence Augusta announces new store after Columbia Co.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- Cabela's Outfitter Store is coming to Augusta. The nationwide retail store is bringing 90 full- and part-time jobs with it. It's good news with Augusta's unemployment rate higher than the state and the national average.

Newly released numbers show an increase for the jobless in June. It means more sales tax dollars and ultimately more revenue for the city.

Augusta leaders are calling this just one big coincidence that they announced this news the day after Bass Pro Shops announces plans for Columbia County.

"It is, and I just got the information today," said Commissioner Corey Johnson.

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